Transcribed by Judy Benson
While I have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be
some typographical errors

Newfoundland will books volume 2 page 197
probate year 1855

Will of John Butler

In re

John Butler deceased.

This is the last will and testament of John Butler of Clarks Beach, Port de
Grave, Newfoundland. I give and devise all my property goods
and chattels of every description whatsoever and wheresoever including my land
and property in possession of George Callan, John Wilcox and John Efford, unto
Jane Richards wife of Isaac Richards of Clarks Beach aforesaid her heirs and
assigns for ever. I desire the said Jane Richards (who is my half-sister
and who has for many years taken care of me in my old age) to give my feather
bed to her grand-daughter Emma Richards. I hereby
nominate and appoint John Andrews Williamís son and James Butler (Land) to be
executors of this my will. Dated this thirty first day of July A.D. one thousand
eight hundred and forty five.

John Butler his X mark and seal (LS)

Signed sealed published and declared as and for the last will and testament
of the said John Butler in the presence of us who in his presence and in the
presence of each other, have hereunto set our hands as witnesses thereto, on the
thirty first day of July A.D. 1845. Note. The said will was
read over to the said testator in our presence before he signd it,